Hernando County, FL

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Hernando County Overview

196,621
TOTAL POPULATION
95,719
MALE POPULATION
100,902
FEMALE POPULATION
94.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,516
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,993
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,202
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,811
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
83,879
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hernando County Area Codes

Race in Hernando County

The most populous races in Hernando County are White / Caucasian (158,612 | 80.7%), Hispanic or Latino (30,693 | 15.6%), and Two or more Races (16,634 | 8.5%).
Race in Hernando County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4511.3%
Black / African American10,2105.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2110.1%
Hispanic or Latino30,69315.6%
Native / Alaskan5160.3%
White / Caucasian158,61280.7%
Two or more Races16,6348.5%
Some other Race7,9874.1%
Total196,621100.0%

Ancestry in Hernando County

The most populous ancestries reported in Hernando County are German (29,468 | 15.0%), Irish (25,156 | 12.8%), English (22,952 | 11.7%), Italian (22,764 | 11.6%), and American (18,835 | 9.6%), together accounting for 60.6% of all Hernando County residents.
Ancestry in Hernando County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3020.2%
Alaskan Athabascan270.0%
Albanian4620.2%
Aleut100.0%
American18,8359.6%
Apache370.0%
Arab3460.2%
Argentinean800.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian460.0%
Austrian4360.2%
Bahamian3500.2%
Barbadian3410.2%
Belgian2060.1%
Belizean170.0%
Bermudan450.0%
Bhutanese3550.2%
Blackfeet1740.1%
Bolivian2970.2%
Brazilian3630.2%
British7830.4%
British West Indian950.1%
Burmese1210.1%
Canadian3860.2%
Cape Verdean620.0%
Celtic340.0%
Central American1,7060.9%
Central American Indian820.0%
Cherokee6030.3%
Chickasaw80.0%
Chilean2310.1%
Chippewa40.0%
Choctaw420.0%
Colombian1,0190.5%
Costa Rican1610.1%
Creek160.0%
Croatian2070.1%
Cuban4,2252.1%
Czech6510.3%
Czechoslovakian1790.1%
Danish5060.3%
Delaware140.0%
Dominican1,6220.8%
Dutch2,1911.1%
Dutch West Indian100.0%
Eastern European2780.1%
Ecuadorian5370.3%
Egyptian160.0%
English22,95211.7%
Ethiopian600.0%
European2,2291.1%
Finnish3330.2%
French5,1812.6%
French American Indian170.0%
French Canadian1,4300.7%
German29,46815.0%
Greek1,5380.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro1370.1%
Guatemalan1780.1%
Guyanese1740.1%
Haitian4100.2%
Honduran4520.2%
Hungarian1,1920.6%
Indian (Asian)3940.2%
Iranian110.0%
Irish25,15612.8%
Iroquois1360.1%
Israeli930.1%
Italian22,76411.6%
Jamaican1,1100.6%
Korean1,3550.7%
Latvian170.0%
Lebanese1920.1%
Lithuanian6340.3%
Malaysian1700.1%
Maltese140.0%
Mexican2,9141.5%
Mexican American Indian430.0%
Native Hawaiian2640.1%
Nicaraguan2050.1%
Nigerian230.0%
Northern European1390.1%
Norwegian1,4060.7%
Ottawa620.0%
Pakistani2200.1%
Panamanian2300.1%
Pennsylvania German1400.1%
Peruvian5120.3%
Polish7,2573.7%
Portuguese1,2730.6%
Potawatomi40.0%
Pueblo760.0%
Puerto Rican15,5307.9%
Romanian1850.1%
Russian1,5320.8%
Salvadoran4800.2%
Scandinavian5210.3%
Scotch-Irish1,4760.7%
Scottish4,6492.4%
Senegalese90.0%
Serbian780.0%
Sioux250.0%
Slavic1370.1%
Slovak2560.1%
Slovene830.0%
South African60.0%
South American3,2111.6%
South American Indian120.0%
Spaniard6480.3%
Spanish2800.1%
Sri Lankan3370.2%
Subsaharan African4720.2%
Swedish2,7761.4%
Swiss1770.1%
Syrian310.0%
Thai7130.4%
Tongan170.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3010.2%
Turkish420.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ugandan100.0%
Ukrainian6650.3%
Uruguayan870.0%
Venezuelan4480.2%
Welsh1,3830.7%
West Indian3020.2%
Yugoslavian1020.1%
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Immigrants in Hernando County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hernando County came from Latin America (7,743 | 3.9%), Europe (3,879 | 2.0%), Caribbean (3,808 | 1.9%), South America (2,395 | 1.2%), and Cuba (1,940 | 1.0%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Hernando County residents.
Immigrants in Hernando County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1750.1%
Albania1900.1%
Argentina420.0%
Asia1,7290.9%
Australia80.0%
Austria290.0%
Azores260.0%
Bahamas810.0%
Barbados1100.1%
Belarus140.0%
Belgium440.0%
Belize260.0%
Bolivia1360.1%
Brazil1680.1%
Canada1,5340.8%
Caribbean3,8081.9%
Central America1,5400.8%
Chile2310.1%
China2110.1%
Colombia7110.4%
Costa Rica920.1%
Croatia60.0%
Cuba1,9401.0%
Czechoslovakia130.0%
Dominican Republic5340.3%
Eastern Africa380.0%
Eastern Asia3070.2%
Eastern Europe9620.5%
Ecuador1890.1%
Egypt70.0%
El Salvador920.1%
England8160.4%
Ethiopia380.0%
Europe3,8792.0%
France2260.1%
Germany7320.4%
Greece590.0%
Grenada280.0%
Guatemala1700.1%
Guyana3200.2%
Haiti1380.1%
Honduras1050.1%
Hungary680.0%
India2730.1%
Indonesia250.0%
Iran110.0%
Ireland860.0%
Israel310.0%
Italy2720.1%
Jamaica6450.3%
Japan130.0%
Kazakhstan570.0%
Korea830.0%
Laos240.0%
Latin America7,7433.9%
Latvia190.0%
Lebanon160.0%
Mexico8100.4%
Middle Africa400.0%
Morocco330.0%
Nicaragua1710.1%
Nigeria170.0%
Northern Africa660.0%
Northern Europe1,3150.7%
Norway70.0%
Oceania170.0%
Pakistan60.0%
Panama740.0%
Peru2560.1%
Philippines5700.3%
Poland2680.1%
Portugal1980.1%
Romania220.0%
Russia600.0%
Scotland1040.1%
South Africa140.0%
South America2,3951.2%
South Central Asia4030.2%
South Eastern Asia9180.5%
Southern Europe5640.3%
Spain210.0%
Sri Lanka560.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines330.0%
Sweden50.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Syria380.0%
Taiwan70.0%
Thailand1270.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2090.1%
Turkey160.0%
Ukraine920.1%
Uruguay490.0%
Venezuela2930.2%
Vietnam1720.1%
Western Africa170.0%
Western Asia1010.1%
Western Europe1,0380.5%
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Sex and Age in Hernando County

Sex and Age in Hernando County

The most populous age groups in Hernando County are 65 to 69 Years (7,083 | 7.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (8,128 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hernando County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,420 (4.6%)4,219 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years4,343 (4.5%)4,773 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years6,184 (6.5%)5,385 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years5,422 (5.7%)5,109 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years4,832 (5.1%)4,666 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years5,320 (5.6%)5,219 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years5,238 (5.5%)5,288 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years5,388 (5.6%)5,909 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years5,040 (5.3%)4,850 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years5,504 (5.8%)5,606 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years6,019 (6.3%)6,477 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years6,658 (7.0%)7,441 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years6,875 (7.2%)7,655 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years7,083 (7.4%)8,128 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years6,305 (6.6%)7,113 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years5,441 (5.7%)5,989 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years2,800 (2.9%)3,763 (3.7%)
85 Years and over2,847 (3.0%)3,312 (3.3%)
Total95,719 (100.0%)100,902 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hernando County

Median Family Size in Hernando County

The median family size in Hernando County is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (9,698 | 18.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,966 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hernando County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple39,838 (74.5%)2.91
Single Male/Father3,966 (7.4%)2.74
Single Female/Mother9,698 (18.1%)3.02
Total Families53,502 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Hernando County

The median household size in Hernando County is 2.46 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,966 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (25,667 | 32.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hernando County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple39,838 (50.3%)2.94
Single Male/Father3,966 (5.0%)3.37
Single Female/Mother9,698 (12.2%)3.30
Non-family25,667 (32.4%)1.24
Total Households79,169 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hernando County

Out of a total of 79,169 households in Hernando County, 53,502 (67.6%) are family households, while 25,667 (32.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 27,341, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20,416.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hernando County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20,416 (25.8%)
2-Person Households27,341 (34.5%)4,694 (5.9%)
3-Person Households11,385 (14.4%)249 (0.3%)
4-Person Households8,259 (10.4%)218 (0.3%)
5-Person Households4,414 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,491 (1.9%)90 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households612 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total53,502 (67.6%)25,667 (32.4%)

Female Fertility in Hernando County

Fertility by Age in Hernando County

Average fertility rate in Hernando County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hernando County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years89 (5.3%)17.0
20 to 34 years1,236 (73.1%)81.0
35 to 50 years366 (21.6%)21.0
Total1,691 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hernando County

60.1% of women with births (1,691) in Hernando County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hernando County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years66 (74.2%)23 (25.8%)
20 to 34 years649 (52.5%)587 (47.5%)
35 to 50 years302 (82.5%)64 (17.5%)
Total1,016 (60.1%)675 (39.9%)

Fertility by Education in Hernando County

Average fertility rate in Hernando County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 82.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 27.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hernando County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School172 (10.2%)28.0
High School Diploma461 (27.3%)48.0
College or Associate's Degree453 (26.8%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree427 (25.3%)82.0
Graduate Degree178 (10.5%)82.0
Total1,691 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hernando County

39.9% of women with births in Hernando County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 57.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hernando County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School93 (54.1%)79 (45.9%)
High School Diploma285 (61.8%)176 (38.2%)
College or Associate's Degree192 (42.4%)261 (57.6%)
Bachelor's Degree281 (65.8%)146 (34.2%)
Graduate Degree166 (93.3%)12 (6.7%)
Total1,016 (60.1%)675 (39.9%)

Income in Hernando County

Income Overview in Hernando County

Per Capita Income in Hernando County is $31,516, while median incomes of families and households are $69,993 and $59,202 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income196,621$31,516
Median Family Income53,502$69,993
Mean Family Income53,502$85,244
Median Household Income79,169$59,202
Mean Household Income79,169$76,007
Income Deficit53,502$10,811
Wage / Income Gap (%)196,62127.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)196,62172.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index196,6210.43

Earnings by Sex in Hernando County

Average Earnings in Hernando County are $34,949, $41,119 for men and $29,790 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Hernando County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male44,891 (51.8%)$41,119
Female41,768 (48.2%)$29,790
Total86,659 (100.0%)$34,949

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hernando County

The most common earnings brackets in Hernando County are $100,000+ for men (4,663 | 10.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,986 | 9.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hernando County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,430 (3.2%)2,130 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,073 (2.4%)1,860 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,326 (2.9%)1,443 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,291 (2.9%)1,078 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,401 (3.1%)2,363 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999942 (2.1%)1,433 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,608 (3.6%)1,691 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,365 (3.0%)1,272 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,335 (3.0%)1,439 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,743 (3.9%)2,351 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,175 (7.1%)3,986 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,604 (5.8%)3,055 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,523 (5.6%)2,850 (6.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,930 (6.5%)2,192 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,049 (6.8%)2,585 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,436 (5.4%)1,525 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,534 (7.9%)2,635 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,169 (4.8%)1,867 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,294 (9.6%)2,372 (5.7%)
$100,000+4,663 (10.4%)1,641 (3.9%)
Total44,891 (100.0%)41,768 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hernando County

Average earnings in Hernando County are $45,235 for men and $33,298 for women, a difference of 26.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,193, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,379. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,117, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,612.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hernando County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,379$21,612
High School Diploma$42,058$26,973
College or Associate's Degree$46,323$31,840
Bachelor's Degree$56,015$42,934
Graduate Degree$66,193$58,117
Total$45,235$33,298

Family Income in Hernando County

Family Income Brackets in Hernando County

According to the Hernando County family income data, there are 11,931 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,017 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hernando County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,9803.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0171.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5684.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994,1737.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,27613.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911,93122.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999,04216.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999,25617.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993,5856.7%
$200,000+2,7295.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hernando County

5-person families (3,327 | 6.2%) account for the highest median family income in Hernando County with $109,547 per family, while 2-person families (29,124 | 54.4%) have the highest median income of $31,116 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hernando County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families29,124 (54.4%)$62,233
3-Person Families11,602 (21.7%)$72,664
4-Person Families7,719 (14.4%)$85,069
5-Person Families3,327 (6.2%)$109,547
6-Person Families1,244 (2.3%)$74,564
7+ Person Families486 (0.9%)$81,053
Total53,502 (100.0%)$69,993

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hernando County

The median family income in Hernando County is $69,993, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,252) having the highest median family income of $128,601, while families with no earners (15,442) have the lowest median family income of $51,647, accounting for 8.0% and 28.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hernando County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15,442 (28.9%)$51,647
1 Earner17,383 (32.5%)$57,073
2 Earners16,425 (30.7%)$93,623
3+ Earners4,252 (8.0%)$128,601
Total53,502 (100.0%)$69,993

Household Income in Hernando County

Household Income Brackets in Hernando County

With 16,388 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hernando County, accounting for 20.7% of all households. In contrast, only 3,088 households (3.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hernando County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,3545.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993,0883.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996,4928.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997,2049.1%
$35,000 to $49,99911,32114.3%
$50,000 to $74,99916,38820.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911,24214.2%
$100,000 to $149,99911,71714.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,1175.2%
$200,000+3,3254.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hernando County

The median household income in Hernando County is $59,202, with the highest median household income of $73,497 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,207 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,978, with 1,382 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hernando County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,382 (1.8%)$47,978
25 to 44 Years17,442 (22.0%)$65,488
45 to 64 Years28,207 (35.6%)$73,497
65+ Years32,138 (40.6%)$49,091
Total79,169 (100.0%)$59,202

Poverty in Hernando County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hernando County

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Hernando County, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 297 males (24.0%) and 232 females (28.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hernando County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years745 (17.4%)634 (15.6%)
5 Years157 (20.1%)232 (28.6%)
6 to 11 Years851 (15.7%)981 (17.6%)
12 to 14 Years762 (19.0%)473 (14.8%)
15 Years297 (24.0%)267 (21.2%)
16 and 17 Years214 (9.6%)98 (4.9%)
18 to 24 Years691 (10.3%)911 (14.0%)
25 to 34 Years833 (8.0%)1,683 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,119 (10.9%)1,407 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,156 (10.1%)1,410 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,834 (13.6%)2,075 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,157 (8.7%)1,572 (10.4%)
75 Years and over1,072 (9.8%)1,503 (11.8%)
Total10,888 (11.5%)13,246 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hernando County

According to the poverty statistics in Hernando County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.0% of males and 95.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hernando County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,534 (82.6%)3,426 (84.4%)
5 Years623 (79.9%)580 (71.4%)
6 to 11 Years4,556 (84.3%)4,584 (82.4%)
12 to 14 Years3,254 (81.0%)2,731 (85.2%)
15 Years942 (76.0%)990 (78.8%)
16 and 17 Years2,017 (90.4%)1,903 (95.1%)
18 to 24 Years6,017 (89.7%)5,581 (86.0%)
25 to 34 Years9,609 (92.0%)8,635 (83.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,133 (89.1%)9,092 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years10,313 (89.9%)10,564 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years11,628 (86.4%)12,903 (86.2%)
65 to 74 Years12,160 (91.3%)13,574 (89.6%)
75 Years and over9,845 (90.2%)11,223 (88.2%)
Total83,631 (88.5%)85,786 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hernando County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hernando County show that 5.9% or 2,369 of the total 39,838 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.9%, comprising of 389 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hernando County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,659 (95.3%)1,318 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children8,620 (92.9%)662 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,066 (84.2%)389 (15.9%)
5 or more Children124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37,469 (94.1%)2,369 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hernando County

According to the poverty data in Hernando County, 16.7% or 663 single-father households and 19.0% or 1,840 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 258 households (39.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hernando County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children80 (4.8%)375 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children383 (22.1%)1,207 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children188 (34.6%)258 (39.6%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total663 (16.7%)1,840 (19.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hernando County

The poverty data for Hernando County shows that 2,369 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 2,503 of the single-parent households (18.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 389 households (15.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hernando County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,318 (4.7%)455 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children662 (7.1%)1,590 (24.5%)
3 or 4 Children389 (15.9%)446 (37.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total2,369 (5.9%)2,503 (18.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Hernando County

Employment by Class of Employer in Hernando County

Among the 77,385 employed individuals in Hernando County, private company employees (55,573 | 71.8%), local government employees (6,789 | 8.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (4,581 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hernando County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees55,57371.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1364.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,5815.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,4404.4%
Local Government Employees6,7898.8%
State Government Employees2,2322.9%
Federal Government Employees1,4311.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2030.3%
Total77,385100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hernando County

According to the labor force statistics for Hernando County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (164,792), 50.9% or 83,879 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 4,949 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.0% or 8,642 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.7% or 587 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hernando County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,740 (46.6%)587 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Years7,484 (78.8%)703 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years8,642 (82.0%)700 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years8,431 (80.1%)261 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years16,971 (80.1%)1,069 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years17,941 (76.0%)628 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years8,953 (63.5%)439 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years6,262 (43.1%)213 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,466 (15.6%)277 (6.2%)
75 Years and over918 (3.8%)84 (9.1%)
Total83,879 (50.9%)4,949 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hernando County

According to labor force statistics for Hernando County, 71.1% of individuals (67,180) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (94,487) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 3,292 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.3% or 15,461 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 344 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hernando County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,141 (55.3%)623 (6.7%)
High School Diploma20,205 (67.5%)1,407 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree26,383 (72.8%)1,884 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,461 (81.3%)799 (4.2%)
Total67,180 (71.1%)4,630 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hernando County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hernando County are Management (7,062 | 9.0%), Community & Social Service (6,893 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,976 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (3,880 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (3,301 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hernando County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hernando County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), Computers & Mathematics (77.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (82.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hernando County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,921 (55.5%)3,141 (44.5%)
Business & Financial1,384 (44.2%)1,745 (55.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,364 (76.2%)737 (23.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,510 (77.1%)448 (22.9%)
Architecture & Engineering720 (85.7%)120 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science134 (44.2%)169 (55.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,924 (27.9%)4,969 (72.1%)
Education, Arts & Media288 (25.7%)832 (74.3%)
Legal Services & Support164 (28.9%)403 (71.1%)
Education Instruction & Library671 (17.3%)3,209 (82.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment801 (60.4%)525 (39.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,413 (23.6%)4,563 (76.4%)
Health Technologists921 (27.9%)2,380 (72.1%)
Total (Category)11,006 (42.1%)15,155 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hernando County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,601 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,068 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (2,934 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (2,235 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (1,963 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Hernando County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hernando County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (84.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (84.3%), and Law Enforcement (84.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.2%), Personal Care & Service (65.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hernando County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support550 (18.8%)2,384 (81.2%)
Security & Protection1,885 (84.3%)350 (15.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention937 (84.3%)174 (15.7%)
Law Enforcement948 (84.3%)176 (15.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,084 (45.3%)2,517 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,082 (67.9%)986 (32.1%)
Personal Care & Service669 (34.1%)1,294 (65.9%)
Total (Category)7,270 (49.1%)7,531 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hernando County are Office & Administration (10,633 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (8,840 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hernando County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hernando County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,182 (47.3%)4,658 (52.7%)
Office & Administration2,680 (25.2%)7,953 (74.8%)
Total (Category)6,862 (35.2%)12,611 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hernando County are Construction & Extraction (5,093 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,204 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (179 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hernando County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hernando County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry163 (91.1%)16 (8.9%)
Construction & Extraction4,772 (93.7%)321 (6.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,058 (95.4%)146 (4.6%)
Total (Category)7,993 (94.3%)483 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hernando County are Transportation (4,165 | 5.3%), Production (3,106 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (2,596 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hernando County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hernando County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,575 (82.9%)531 (17.1%)
Transportation3,397 (81.6%)768 (18.4%)
Material Moving1,856 (71.5%)740 (28.5%)
Total (Category)7,828 (79.3%)2,039 (20.7%)
Total (Overall)40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hernando County

Employment Industries in Hernando County

The major employment industries in Hernando County include Health Care & Social Assistance (12,330 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (10,704 | 13.6%), Construction (7,639 | 9.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (6,107 | 7.7%), and Educational Services (6,076 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Hernando County

Employment Industries by Sex in Hernando County

The Hernando County industries that see more men than women are Construction (86.3%), Utilities (86.3%), and Information (80.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.0%), Educational Services (74.2%), and Finance & Insurance (60.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hernando County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting335 (70.1%)143 (29.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction54 (75.0%)18 (25.0%)
Construction6,593 (86.3%)1,046 (13.7%)
Manufacturing3,456 (76.0%)1,091 (24.0%)
Wholesale Trade929 (63.4%)536 (36.6%)
Retail Trade5,595 (52.3%)5,109 (47.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,965 (72.9%)1,103 (27.1%)
Utilities460 (86.3%)73 (13.7%)
Information811 (80.1%)202 (19.9%)
Finance & Insurance1,188 (39.4%)1,827 (60.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing779 (45.5%)932 (54.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,441 (44.6%)3,027 (55.4%)
Enterprise Management67 (61.5%)42 (38.5%)
Administrative & Support2,633 (62.2%)1,602 (37.8%)
Educational Services1,568 (25.8%)4,508 (74.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,711 (22.0%)9,619 (78.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,161 (77.1%)345 (22.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,924 (47.9%)3,183 (52.1%)
Public Administration2,647 (66.1%)1,356 (33.9%)
Total40,959 (52.0%)37,819 (48.0%)

Education in Hernando County

School Enrollment in Hernando County

The most common levels of schooling among the 38,004 students in Hernando County are high school (8,931 | 23.5%), middle school (8,659 | 22.8%), and college / undergraduate (7,984 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Hernando County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8044.8%
Kindergarten2,1095.6%
Elementary School7,40719.5%
Middle School8,65922.8%
High School8,93123.5%
College / Undergraduate7,98421.0%
Graduate / Professional1,1102.9%
Total38,004100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hernando County

Out of a total of 38,004 students who are enrolled in schools in Hernando County, 7,069 (18.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 30,935 (81.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 533 (36.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,677 (87.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hernando County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds937 (63.7%)533 (36.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,013 (81.4%)1,604 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,677 (87.7%)1,360 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,547 (84.7%)1,000 (15.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,088 (81.9%)461 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,036 (77.4%)595 (22.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,743 (80.7%)417 (19.3%)
35 Years and over1,910 (63.8%)1,083 (36.2%)
Total30,935 (81.4%)7,069 (18.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hernando County

Business (6,658 | 21.2%), education (5,010 | 15.9%), science & technology (3,880 | 12.3%), arts & humanities (2,277 | 7.2%), and engineering (1,904 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 31,431 individuals in Hernando County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hernando County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,0333.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6425.2%
Physical & Health Sciences6322.0%
Psychology1,4854.7%
Social Sciences1,8365.8%
Engineering1,9046.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies3021.0%
Science & Technology3,88012.3%
Business6,65821.2%
Education5,01015.9%
Literature & Languages1,0493.3%
Liberal Arts & History1,4784.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1093.5%
Communications1,1363.6%
Arts & Humanities2,2777.2%
Total31,431100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hernando County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hernando County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hernando County are males with 2 vehicles (17,244, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,272, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hernando County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle960 (2.4%)756 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle7,073 (17.6%)7,741 (20.9%)
2 Vehicles17,244 (42.8%)15,272 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles9,538 (23.7%)8,552 (23.1%)
4 Vehicles3,632 (9.0%)3,315 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,830 (4.5%)1,397 (3.8%)
Total40,277 (100.0%)37,033 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hernando County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hernando County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,291 commuters, 16.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (8,635 commuters, 12.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (8,179 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Hernando County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,1713.2%
5 to 9 Minutes5,9178.6%
10 to 14 Minutes8,63512.6%
15 to 19 Minutes11,29116.5%
20 to 24 Minutes7,83711.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3,6195.3%
30 to 34 Minutes7,48310.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7852.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2,4403.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8,17911.9%
60 to 89 Minutes6,7429.8%
90 or more Minutes2,3933.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Hernando County

The most common commute times in Hernando County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,430 commuters, 14.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (5,861 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hernando County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,220 (3.3%)951 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,622 (7.1%)3,295 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,499 (12.2%)4,136 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,430 (14.8%)5,861 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,780 (10.3%)4,057 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,975 (5.4%)1,644 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,827 (10.4%)3,656 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,071 (2.9%)714 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,308 (3.6%)1,132 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,443 (12.1%)3,736 (11.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,934 (13.4%)1,808 (5.7%)
90 or more Minutes1,638 (4.5%)755 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hernando County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hernando County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,812, 13.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,018, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hernando County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,718 (7.4%)1,210 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,518 (6.9%)712 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,490 (6.8%)1,444 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,003 (10.9%)2,254 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,337 (9.1%)3,140 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,812 (13.1%)5,018 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,247 (8.8%)4,064 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,019 (10.9%)3,787 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,259 (3.4%)2,019 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,709 (4.6%)2,157 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM752 (2.1%)1,336 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM559 (1.5%)694 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,626 (7.1%)1,627 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,698 (7.3%)2,283 (7.2%)
Total36,747 (100.0%)31,745 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hernando County

Occupancy by Ownership in Hernando County

Of the total 79,169 dwellings in Hernando County, owner-occupied units account for 63,451 (80.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,718 (19.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hernando County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units63,45180.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15,71819.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units79,169100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hernando County

Occupancy by Household Size in Hernando County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20,41625.8%
2-Person Household32,03540.5%
3-Person Household11,63414.7%
4+ Person Household15,08419.1%
Total Housing Units79,169100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hernando County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hernando County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,255 (74.7%)5,161 (25.3%)
2-Person Household27,164 (84.8%)4,871 (15.2%)
3-Person Household9,357 (80.4%)2,277 (19.6%)
4+ Person Household11,675 (77.4%)3,409 (22.6%)
Total Housing Units63,451 (80.1%)15,718 (19.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hernando County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hernando County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,546 (70.8%)1,879 (29.2%)
High School Diploma18,075 (78.2%)5,049 (21.8%)
College/Associate Degree26,028 (80.9%)6,151 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,802 (84.9%)2,639 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hernando County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hernando County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,81111.1%
35 to 44 Years10,01312.7%
45 to 54 Years12,24615.5%
55 to 64 Years15,96120.2%
65 to 74 Years17,15421.7%
75 to 84 Years11,06014.0%
85 Years and Over3,9245.0%
Total79,169100.0%

Housing Finances in Hernando County

Median Income by Occupancy in Hernando County

Median Income by Occupancy in Hernando County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied63,451 (80.1%)$64,516
Renter-Occupied15,718 (19.9%)$44,709
Average79,169 (100.0%)$59,202

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hernando County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hernando County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,930 (3.0%)983 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,121 (1.8%)350 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,075 (3.3%)976 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,986 (3.1%)872 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,671 (4.2%)1,000 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,239 (8.3%)1,975 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,298 (13.1%)3,001 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,967 (20.4%)3,390 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,689 (15.3%)1,520 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,647 (16.8%)1,049 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more6,828 (10.8%)602 (3.8%)
Total63,451 (100.0%)15,718 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hernando County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hernando County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007,521 (11.8%)293 (1.9%)
$300 to $49911,716 (18.5%)495 (3.2%)
$500 to $79910,122 (16.0%)1,465 (9.3%)
$800 to $9996,055 (9.5%)2,367 (15.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,418 (22.7%)7,209 (45.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,842 (13.9%)2,198 (14.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,436 (3.8%)309 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,306 (2.1%)173 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more1,035 (1.6%)163 (1.0%)
Total63,451 (100.0%)15,718 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hernando County

Housing Structures in Hernando County

Housing Structures in Hernando County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached59,96175.7%
Single Unit, Attached2,0532.6%
2 Unit Apartments8101.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9091.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5672.0%
10 or more Apartments2,3683.0%
Mobile Home / Other11,50114.5%
Total79,169100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hernando County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hernando County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached52,022 (86.8%)7,939 (13.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,240 (60.4%)813 (39.6%)
2 Unit Apartments59 (7.3%)751 (92.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments114 (12.5%)795 (87.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments172 (11.0%)1,395 (89.0%)
10 or more Apartments339 (14.3%)2,029 (85.7%)
Mobile Home / Other9,505 (82.6%)1,996 (17.4%)
Total63,451 (80.1%)15,718 (19.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hernando County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hernando County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room70 (0.1%)393 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,042 (3.2%)2,189 (13.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,472 (35.4%)8,316 (52.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,678 (42.0%)3,735 (23.8%)
8 or more Rooms12,189 (19.2%)1,085 (6.9%)
Total63,451 (100.0%)15,718 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hernando County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hernando County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,181 (1.9%)376 (2.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas777 (1.2%)186 (1.2%)
Electricity60,521 (95.4%)14,716 (93.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene46 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels271 (0.4%)62 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used655 (1.0%)378 (2.4%)
Total63,451 (100.0%)15,718 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hernando County

Household Vehicle Usage in Hernando County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,073 (3.3%)1,937 (12.3%)
1 Vehicle22,809 (35.9%)7,510 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles25,263 (39.8%)4,888 (31.1%)
3 or more Vehicles13,306 (21.0%)1,383 (8.8%)
Total63,451 (100.0%)15,718 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hernando County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hernando County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28,20235,249
Median Property Value$181,700$232,800
Median Household Income$50,445$4,658
Monthly Housing Costs$407$1,017
Real Estate Taxes$1,349$1,382

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hernando County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hernando County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,637 (12.9%)1,053 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,067 (14.4%)2,107 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,985 (53.1%)22,783 (64.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,548 (16.1%)7,653 (21.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999587 (2.1%)1,212 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999124 (0.4%)264 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more254 (0.9%)177 (0.5%)
Total28,202 (100.0%)35,249 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hernando County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hernando County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,935 (6.9%)490 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,383 (15.5%)1,116 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,131 (11.1%)2,349 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,538 (16.1%)2,108 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,400 (19.2%)3,760 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,661 (13.0%)7,567 (21.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,984 (10.6%)6,028 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more2,170 (7.7%)7,663 (21.7%)
Total28,202 (100.0%)35,249 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hernando County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hernando County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,736 (31.0%)77,402 (219.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,246 (15.1%)8,852 (25.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,291 (11.7%)9,209 (26.1%)
4.0x or more11,193 (39.7%)5,699 (16.2%)
Total28,202 (100.0%)35,249 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hernando County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hernando County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,345 (19.0%)281 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4999,395 (33.3%)3,582 (10.2%)
$800 to $1,49910,817 (38.4%)10,616 (30.1%)
Total28,202 (100.0%)35,249 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hernando County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hernando County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hernando County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,917 (95.9%)421 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years24,867 (90.2%)2,715 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years9,894 (74.1%)3,467 (26.0%)
26 to 34 Years13,392 (71.6%)5,303 (28.4%)
35 to 44 Years16,324 (78.8%)4,403 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years19,299 (82.3%)4,144 (17.7%)
55 to 64 Years24,641 (86.6%)3,799 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years28,296 (99.4%)167 (0.6%)
75 Years and older23,614 (99.9%)29 (0.1%)
Total170,244 (87.4%)24,448 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hernando County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hernando County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,917 (95.9%)421 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24,867 (90.2%)2,715 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,894 (74.1%)3,467 (26.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hernando County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hernando County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00019,781 (82.9%)4,074 (17.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99932,985 (85.5%)5,614 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99934,933 (87.9%)4,795 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,244 (87.7%)3,824 (12.3%)
$100,000 and over55,078 (90.0%)6,107 (10.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hernando County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hernando County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,990 (57.9%)4,329 (41.9%)
6 to 18 Years12,720 (46.1%)13,373 (48.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,777 (13.3%)8,448 (63.2%)
25 to 34 Years3,878 (20.7%)10,284 (55.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,916 (18.9%)13,566 (65.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,156 (17.7%)16,479 (70.3%)
55 to 64 Years8,019 (28.2%)18,968 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years27,627 (97.1%)12,771 (44.9%)
75 Years and over23,023 (97.4%)12,738 (53.9%)
Total91,106 (46.8%)110,956 (57.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hernando County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hernando County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,280 (9.1%)853 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,381 (8.1%)1,434 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,980 (19.9%)6,650 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,852 (28.9%)3,554 (23.5%)
75 Years and over5,432 (49.8%)5,597 (44.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hernando County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hernando County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (0.6%)77 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years89 (0.5%)203 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,790 (5.1%)1,025 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,847 (13.9%)738 (4.9%)
75 Years and over3,348 (30.7%)2,105 (16.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hernando County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years292 (2.1%)61 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years143 (0.8%)458 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,317 (3.7%)1,068 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years661 (5.0%)450 (3.0%)
75 Years and over952 (8.7%)765 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hernando County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years835 (6.0%)679 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,013 (5.9%)817 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,788 (7.9%)2,728 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years711 (5.3%)681 (4.5%)
75 Years and over995 (9.1%)1,574 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hernando County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (0.4%)84 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years343 (2.0%)584 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,491 (9.9%)3,958 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,013 (15.1%)2,678 (17.7%)
75 Years and over2,946 (27.0%)3,901 (30.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hernando County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years246 (1.8%)121 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years164 (1.0%)192 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,303 (3.7%)1,084 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years531 (4.0%)449 (3.0%)
75 Years and over993 (9.1%)1,381 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Hernando County

Computing Device Access in Hernando County

Computing Device Access in Hernando County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop64,93382.0%
Smartphone67,73885.6%
Tablet50,12863.3%
No Computing Device3,8024.8%
Total79,169100.0%

Internet Access in Hernando County

Internet Access in Hernando County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1330.2%
Broadband Home61,21977.3%
Cellular Data Only7,4999.5%
Satellite Internet4,2855.4%
No Internet7,88710.0%
Total79,169100.0%

Hernando County Summary

Hernando County is located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Brooksville, and its largest city is Spring Hill. As of the 2010 census, the population was 172,778.

History

Hernando County was created in 1843 from portions of Alachua, Hillsborough, and Orange Counties. It was named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, whose name was also given to the Hernando de Soto Bridge, which crosses the Gulf of Mexico at the entrance to Tampa Bay.
The county was originally part of the vast territory of Florida that was ceded to the United States by Spain in 1821. The county was sparsely populated until the late 19th century, when the area began to be developed for citrus production and other agricultural pursuits.

Geography

Hernando County is located in the west-central part of the state of Florida. It is bordered to the north by Citrus County, to the east by Sumter County, to the south by Pasco County, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico. The county covers an area of 576 square miles, of which 545 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water.
The county is divided into two distinct geographic regions. The western portion is generally flat and is composed of sandy soils and pine flatwoods. The eastern portion is hilly and is composed of hardwood forests and swamps.
The highest point in the county is the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, which rises to an elevation of 312 feet above sea level. The county also contains several rivers, including the Withlacoochee, Hillsborough, and Weeki Wachee.

Economy

Hernando County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large citrus groves, as well as a number of nurseries and greenhouses. The county is also home to several large resorts, including Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and the Weeki Wachee River.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill in Brooksville. The county is also home to several military installations, including the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Hernando Beach and the U.S. Navy’s Pinellas Training Center in Spring Hill.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 172,778 people, 68,890 households, and 47,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 315.3 people per square mile. There were 79,890 housing units at an average density of 145.9 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,939, and the median income for a family was $50,890. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $27,845 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hernando County?
Total Population of Hernando County is 196,621.
What is the Total Male Population of Hernando County?
Total Male Population of Hernando County is 95,719.
What is the Total Female Population of Hernando County?
Total Female Population of Hernando County is 100,902.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hernando County?
There are 94.86 Males per 100 Females in Hernando County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hernando County?
There are 105.41 Females per 100 Males in Hernando County.
What is the Median Population Age in Hernando County?
Median Population Age in Hernando County is 48.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hernando County
Average Family Size in Hernando County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hernando County
Average Household Size in Hernando County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hernando County?
Per Capita income in Hernando County is $31,516.
What is the Median Family Income in Hernando County?
Median Family Income in Hernando County is $69,993.
What is the Median Household income in Hernando County?
Median Household Income in Hernando County is $59,202.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hernando County?
Income or Wage Gap in Hernando County is 27.6%.
Women in Hernando County earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hernando County?
Family Income Deficit in Hernando County is $10,811.
Families that are below poverty line in Hernando County earn $10,811 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hernando County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hernando County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hernando County?
There are 83,879 People in the Labor Forcein in Hernando County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hernando County?
50.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Hernando County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hernando County?
Unemployment Rate in Hernando County is 5.9%.